Senior Property Bookkeeper/Accounts Manager

Senior Property Bookkeeper./ Accounts manager

We are a growing property portfolio based in Johannesburg, looking for a highly experienced, detail-driven  Senior Property Bookkeeper . This is not a general bookkeeping role. You will take full financial ownership of our residential/commercial  portfolio.

To be considered for this role,  advanced, hands-on experience using MDA Property Manager (MRI Software) is advantageous .  You must be capable of handling the property accounting cycle independently up to Trial Balance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Portfolio Billing:  Manage and input monthly rental and levy billing, automate annual escalation percentages, and accurately process utility/maintenance and muncipal rate recoveries.

• Trust Account Management:  Oversee and reconcile tenant security deposit trust accounts.

• Debtors & Creditors:  Manage full function collections, tenant reconciliations, age analysis, and supplier payments.

• Financial Reporting:  Generate monthly management accounts, cash flow statements, and variance reports directly out of MDA, exporting to Excel for deep data analysis.

• Manage and Mentor : Accounts clerk and leasing clerk

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Software:   3–5+ years of  daily experience on  MDA Property Manager / MRI Software or other relevant property management software

• Experience:  5+ years as a Senior Bookkeeper or Property Accountant within the South African real estate sector.

• Technical Skills:  Strong understanding of "Books to Trial Balance" and advanced MS Excel.

• Attributes:  High emotional intelligence, sharp problem-solving skills for complex tenant queries, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Remuneration

Between R330 000 to R550 000 CTC : Experience and Qualification dependent